Capital Projects

In July of 2020, the District was successful in securing $5.9 Million in funding from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (Rural and Northern Communities) to build the Shuswap (Secwépemc) Healing Centre, a health and wellness facility being built in collaboration with Splatsin. The Centre will be the new home of the Sicamous Community Health Centre (previously the Sicamous Medical Clinic) and will provide space for allied health professionals to offer services in the community. 

In September 2021, the contract for the project was awarded to Scott Builders Inc. whose design team includes health-care design consultant Dr. Avein Saaty-Tafoya and world-renowned architect Douglas Cardinal. The project, which is currently in the cost budget development phase, is being designed for 200 Main Street - property owned by the District of Sicamous and zoned Downtown Commercial. 

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The District of Sicamous is working with partners to bring attainable and affordable housing opportunities to Sicamous. 

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UPDATE: April 24, 2023

The District of Sicamous has completed a detailed design and is currently working toward provincial approvals for the Finlayson Boat Launch upgrades. The project requires working closely with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the R.W. Bruhn Bridge Project which is currently in the detailed design phase.

ORIGINAL:

In October 2021, the District received approval from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development to proceed with the first phase of Finlayson Boat Launch Upgrades. Phase one of work, completed in November, included the removal of the federated wooden boat ramp, removal and profiling of the existing Gordon Mackie Square, and necessary in-stream works. The next phase will involve collaboration with stakeholders to identify critical elements necessary for achieving a detailed design. The design will then be submitted for permit approvals to begin the construction process. The project is being funded by District reserves which will be phased over several years.

The District of Sicamous continues to pursue the development of a mountain bike trail on the  Owlhead Trailhead. The District is working through the application process with the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (FNRORD) for the construction or maintenance of trails or recreation facilities on Crown Land. Pending approvals, construction is targeted for 2023. 

Check out our Community Bio-Heat update here!

The $1.7 Million Community Bio-Heat Project will aid in the production of clean energy and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions within the municipality.

The facility, to be located at 510 Thomsen Place, will consist of a biomass boiler heating system and boiler house which will repurpose wood waste into fuel and provide thermal heat to buildings within the Sicamous Industrial Park. 

The District has received $1.5 Million in grant funding, including $512K through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, $875 Million from the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Bioheat Program through Natural Resources Canada and $175K from the Fraser Basin Council through the Community Energy Leadership Program.

In the Fall 2021, Council awarded the project contract to Fink Machine Inc. from Enderby, B.C. Phase 1 of construction will begin in May 2022 and a Ground-breaking Ceremony for the project will take place on Earth Day - Friday, April 22, 2022 - at 11:00 a.m.

UPDATE: April 21, 2023

The Solsqua-Sicamous Bridge was substantially completed fall 2022 and some minor adjustments will occur over summer 2023. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Public Works Department at 250-836-4105.

ORIGINAL:

In 2018, the District of Sicamous received $4.5 Million from the Federal Gas Tax Fund for the replacement of the Solsqua-Sicamous Bridge. The original bridge, built in the 1920's, was at the end of its lifespan and it was a priority to replace the aging infrastructure. Increased development and projected growth within the northern part of the community were also considerations for pursuing the project. 

The contract for the project was awarded to VVI Construction Ltd. in September of 2019 with construction commencing in August of 2020.

UPDATE: April 21, 2023

Sicamous Beach Park Improvements have been completed! We hope you enjoy the concession & washroom facilities. For any questions or concerns, please contact the Public Works Department at 250-836-4105.

ORIGINAL:

In February 2021, the District received $447K in funding from the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program (CERIP) under the Community, Economic Resilience (CER) stream to complete improvements at the Sicamous Beach Park. Improvement works include the replacement of the existing and aging washroom structure to be universally accessible, the addition of concession facilities, surface pathways for ease of access, landscaping, playground improvements, and additional outdoor seating with a pergola.

Sicamous Beach Park Improvements commenced in the spring of 2021. The project is expected to be fully completed prior to the 2022 summer season.

The District of Sicamous has a number of potential future Capital Projects identified. For more information:

Finlayson Park Pump Track